A collection of short stories written to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the professional debut of Alice Arisugawa, a prolific mystery novelist and founder and first president of the Honkaku Mystery Writers Club of Japan. Each story was written by a different young author, using characters, settings, and concepts appearing in Arisugawa's stories.... more>>

Featured stories:

Rope, Cable, Cord by Yugo Aosaki: The police ask professor of sociology and "Consulting Criminologist" Hideo Himura - and Himura in turn asks his friend, mystery novelist Alice Arisugawa - for assistance in an investigation. The victim of a robbery-mu*der is found, covered in marks due to having been bound by a rope, but no rope is left behind. Security camera footage shows that three people threw away objects that could have been used to tie her after the mu*der, but which of them was the culprit's tool: the rope, the cable, or the cord?

Enclosed in Clothes by Michi Ichiho: Alice is asked by his neighbor Saori Mano, a teacher at an all-girls school, to help her with a problem. She is substituting as advisor to the Drama Club, and one of her students had her uniform stolen during club activities. The police can't be involved due to the administration's fear of scandal, so going to outside help is her only option. But even if they're able to set foot on school grounds during the school festival, can two 34 year old men solve a case in the foreign land of a school for girls?

The Ghost Story Dedicated to Hideo Himua by Kyoya Origami: A fan of scary stories Alice met at a publishing event regales him and Himura with a series of true stories about horrifying events that happened to him. Himura and Alice attempt to come up with rational explanations for all his tales.

Black Mirror by Tomoyuki Shirai: The narrator, an arrogant yet neurotic man, is called out of the blue by an old college friend, Eiji Kagami, who will be in his area in a few months and wants to go out to eat. But at the meeting, Eiji behaves oddly, and the next day, the police call the narrator in for questioning. Eiji's stepfather, a marriage fraudster who drove Eiji's mother to su*cide, was mu*dered the day of their meeting, and the police suspect Eiji and his identical twin brother Koichi. But both brothers appear to have solid alibis...

The Man Who Read (And Disliked) Alice Arisugawa by Haruo Yuki: Mystery novelist Haruo Yuki is on a "research trip" (which he treats more like a paid vacation) to a small hot spring town in the mountains, where he meets a waitress with an unusual story: her cousin hates the works of Alice Arisugawa with a fiery, all-consuming passion, and yet he's read everything the man ever published. Why has her cousin read over fifty stories by an author he knows he doesn't like?

The Panic of Mountain Monk Jizō by Tatsumi Atsukawa: Twenty years ago, Ryoji Aono would go to Bar April every Sunday and meet with his friends to listen to the tales of Jizō, a man who dressed like a mountain ascetic and who claimed to come across tales of mystery everywhere he went. But Jizō hasn't shown his face in two decades, and now, Ryoji's video rental business has also closed down. Deciding to take some time off at a new bar, Ryoji is stunned to see Jizō once again, having not aged a day since their last meeting ...So why is he so much worse at telling stories now?

The Molded Corpse Speaks by Masahiro Imamura: At a job-hunting event, Kōjirō Oda of the Eito University Mystery Club meets a man from another school with an interesting story: a member of his own school's mystery club once pranked him by leaving a chalk outline and a dying message in his apartment while he was out. The members of the Eito U. Mystery Club put their heads together in an attempt to unravel the dying message, which was never solved, and uncover a much deeper truth than they suspected. <<less

After a long battle with illness, I thought I had finally died—only to wake up possessing the body of a notoriously evil rich girl in middle school.... more>>

Apparently, this girl’s countless misdeeds had led her to ruin, and in her despair over a hopeless future, she threw herself into a river.

Now reborn as the infamous villainess who’s already hit rock bottom, I—formerly a young man—decide to rewrite her tragic fate.

This is the story of a second chance, of rising from ruin, and of helping a lost soul rediscover the will to live. <<less

Years later, when he would finally hold the “Lifetime Achievement Award” in his hands, Makoto Yasui would recall one very specific afternoon—the afternoon he was sent flying ten whole meters…... more>>

By a horse girl.

At the time, he had only recently gotten his Central Trainer’s license. Unfortunately, his lack of experience was obvious, and many horse girls turned him down without a second thought.

And so, after being rejected yet again, maybe his mind wandered a bit too much.

While waiting to cross at a red light, he spotted a child nearly step into oncoming traffic. His body moved before his brain could catch up.

The kid was fine.

He was not.

Because he got hit.

Not by a car, but by a horse girl.

She had black hair, red eyes, and a matching black tail. And she slammed into him at full sprint.

Thanks to years of quiet self-training—secretly guided by memories from a past life—he managed to twist midair and land without too much damage.

Still, getting launched like that wasn’t exactly part of his daily routine.

The horse girl, on the other hand, was completely panicking.

“I-I’m so sorry! Are you hurt?! A-are you okay?!”

“I-I'm Kitasan Black! A first-year at Tracen Academy! Pleased to meet you—wait, no, that’s not what I should say right now!”

“I—I mean—I’ll take responsibility! I’ll take full responsibility for this!!”

That’s how it all began.

The girl’s name was Kitasan Black.

And this was the start of everything.

= = = =

Note: Some character backgrounds and settings have been reworked for narrative purposes.

This version expands the world while staying faithful to the spirit of the original.

New readers can enjoy it as a mix of sports drama and school life. <<less

When Jiang Yi turned sixteen, she suddenly realized she was a transmigrator who had entered the pages of an explicit novel.... more>>

The story’s protagonist, Jiang Sixian, was the daughter of her stepmother’s new girlfriend—and Jiang Yi herself was destined to become Jiang Sixian’s ill-fated white moonlight. If Jiang Sixian ever took an interest in her, the plot dictated an early demise.

To survive, Jiang Yi resolved: I! Will study hard, improve every day, reject early romance, and achieve greatness!! I absolutely won’t risk my life for love!!

“Cherish life, avoid Jiang Sixian” became Jiang Yi’s mantra.

But as humans are creatures of irony, the inevitable happened—

Jiang Yi: I was such a fool. If I’d known this day would come, I wouldn’t have wasted time hiding my feelings. I should’ve told you “I love you” every single day, stayed by your side through every unbearable heat, and never left you. <<less

A D-rank magical girl becomes an S-rank exorcist, and more!... more>>

A lowly magical girl, Baek Iri, one day discovered her S-rank exorcism talent. But why?

The S-rank talent that she barely managed to acquire is a time-limited ability that can be taken back at any time.

***

Baek Iri is a Novice Exorcist Aspirant. A high school sophomore who chose the life of an exorcist after failing the national magical girl recruitment.

All she has is an ability that could disappear at any moment.

She needs to capture a ghost to prevent the talent from being taken back.

To protect her S-rank talent, she heads to Mukgyeong Girls’ High School, a school known for its hauntings <<less

It seems I was reincarnated into a world where the male-to-female ratio is 1:10 and men are favored, but I had already messed up before... more>> regaining my memories of my past life. <<less

You’ve always belonged to me. As long as I don’t let you go… you’re mine. 💢”... more>>

A dangerous tension rose from the beast within him, swallowing the air in the room.

The chilling sensation crawling across her skin was an unmistakable warning. ❄️

“Please… let me stay by your side.”

“By my side where? As my wife? Or my sister? Be clear. Don’t confuse people.”

“Let’s make a deal… you and me. 🤝”

As the price for failing to run away,

Chaeseorin and Sung Jiheon were bound under the name of marriage—far too easily. 💍

“I guess you really can’t escape blood.” 🩸

Their parents once tried to play with fire…

A forbidden flame between her mother and his father.

Their marriage was meant to stop that mistake—

But fate, cruel as ever, simply passed it on to the next generation. 🔥

“Director Sung…”

His name left her lips, and his heart skipped a beat. 💓

“I gave you enough chances. You made this happen.”

His low voice shook her to the core, vibrating through her chest. 🖤

The moment his long-suppressed instincts awakened,

Sung Jiheon pulled Chaeseorin into his arms, pinning her beneath him. 🔒

“Don’t forget.”

“……”

“You might not be able to leave this place… not until the memories return.” 🕯️

That was when it truly began—

The man’s first taste of real, burning desire. 🌙

# Modern Romance

# The end# Sea World

# Body > Mind# first love# fate#Possessiveness/Exclusivity

# Straightforward man <<less

On a crowded morning train, Saito Kujou worked up the courage to help a handsome high school boy named Rei Hoshina, who was being assaulted by a violent man. Even though he was scared, his kind nature pushed him to step in.... more>>

After that incident, a secretly recorded video of the scene went viral, turning Saito into something of a school celebrity. Things started to look up—he even began growing closer to his beautiful seatmate and classmate, Rinna Nishino, the most popular girl at school.

At the same time, he became friends with Rei, the boy he rescued on the train, and they started hanging out.

But then… everything took an unexpected turn. <<less

After getting a second shot at life via TS reincarnation, our protagonist decides to fully indulge in the cringy chuuni phase they missed in their past life. The plan? Embrace the role of a mysterious beauty by monologuing to the wind on the empty school rooftop.... more>>

But one day, a girl unexpectedly appears on that very rooftop—so of course, the MC goes full-on “mysterious heroine mode.”

…Yeah, probably shouldn’t have done that.

Next thing they know, they’re being stalked, emotionally shattered, and ultimately kidnapped by a mentally unstable yandere girl with too much affection and not enough restraint.

A dumb, chaotic tale of chuuni delusions and obsessive love begins! <<less

"Well, something like a cliché? I just scare them off and that’s that!"

Attracted by the high pay and benefits, she accepts a part-time job as her schoolmate's personal maid!?... more>>

Seiou Academy, a private, prestigious girls' school that boasts excellent results in all fields. Nishiki Kanata was admitted as a special student to this prestigious school, but due to repeated unexcused absences and poor behavior, her special student status was revoked in her second year. When she was thinking of dropping out of the academy because she could no longer afford the tuition, one of the regulars at her part-time job introduced her to a job with unbeatable benefits. The job was to be an attendant for a conglomerate's daughter... <<less

Epic Scale! Blockbuster Production! Exiled to a Women's Prison, I Partied Every Night!... more>>

Thirty Years Undercover in a Women's Prison—A Masterpiece Crafted with Blood, Sweat, and Tears!

(Out here, respect isn’t given—it’s taken!)

My parents, fed up with my single status,

Sent me straight to become the warden of a women’s prison!

But fate had other plans—a shameless author puppeteered my life with a system!

Dad, don’t blame me! Point your finger at the heartless writer instead! <<less

"It's Onee-sama’s fault..."... more>>

Shiho Kumagai created a yuri harem at a girls' school and enjoyed yuri-filled days with her lovers.

Her harem was full of classmates, underclassmen, upperclassmen, and even teachers and the sisters of lovers. She had a lot of lovers to choose from, but–　

She spread her arms too wide and one of her lovers killed her out of jealousy and then killed herself.

–Shiho then reincarnated into a magical world, a true yuri paradise where girls could have children together.

As an aristocratic lady with great magical power, Shiho entered an all girls' magical school with her childhood friend, her maid.

“This time I will successfully create a yuri harem and have yuri fun!”

*It's all yuri. <<less

In the Beginning... more>>

"How far can a campus romance really go?"

"As far as you want. We could spend a lifetime together."

Later

"Let’s break up."

"Why?"

"I’m tired of this."

Qin Ning had secretly loved Xie Jing for six years. She finally got her wish when they started dating during their first year of college. She believed they'd stay together forever.

But some things in life can’t be had at the same time—like fish and bear’s paw.

After five years together, they broke up.

Qin Ning never truly got over Xie Jing.

So when Xie Jing came back two years later, desperate for money, Qin Ning threw a contract on the table.

"Miss Xie, if you want that money..."

"Marry me."

Because I was holding onto the hope of seeing you again,

Even the narrowest, steepest path seemed like the best road.

— The Narrow Gate <<less

Due to various circumstances, Tachibana Yuuji ends up becoming an athletic, high-performing girl!... more>>

Even after suddenly turning into a girl, nothing about his surroundings changes. Through forged nationality papers and a bunch of other shady methods, he’s forced to restart life as Tachibana Yuuri .

Now, this former boy and current girl enters high school as a first-year student—and through a twist of fate, encounters the world of volleyball…

Note: This story is something of a continuation of “The Boy Who Saved Another World Comes Back as a Girl.” However, there are no isekai (other world) elements in this one. The story is written so that even new readers can jump in without any issues. <<less

Not here!　Not here either~!　He’s nowhere to be found ……!... more>>

I am a ghost nurse. The most terrifying ghost story that appears in the school in the middle of the night.

Today, I have found my ‘prey’ again. A pitiful man who broke into the school building in the middle of the night and ran into me.

Yihihihi!　Run away, run away. I am sure your head is filled with fear.

And the man ran away. Into the men’s restroom.

You are the rat in the bag. I’m going to hunt you down and scare the crap out of you.

No one in here,” I open the door to the first stall.

“Not here either!” I open the door to the second stall.

Now there is only one stall left. You are probably trembling inside.

I don’t pierce the fastenings right away. I go into the adjacent stall and peek in from above. This is an eerie performance. This is truly the scariest ghost story of all. This must be traumatizing for you.

But right after that, I’m forced to say, “ Huh?”

There’s …… nothing in here?”

The last stall was empty.

Where the hell did he go?　There is only one entrance door. The men’s restroom was on the third floor, with no windows or openings. There was no other space to hide.

It was a completely locked room. Where the hell did the man disappear to?

But I couldn’t give up. I’ll put my pride as the most fearsome ghost story teller on the line and find him for sure! <<less

When the protagonist wakes up, he found himself in the world of an erot*c manga where the idea of c*astity has been reversed. His new school, a formerly all-girls’ high school turned co-ed, had only one male— him.... more>>

Surrounded by le*d and pe*verted girls, he began a harem life, becoming intimate with various heroines with the cool and dignified Student Council President, his flat-chested tsundere little sister, a large-breasted, shy otaku girl, and a quiet, petite, baby-faced girl.

—This is the story of the love and loneliness of that “single” boy. <<less

Zhuang Yue wakes up after transmigrating into the body of a drowned young man. He finds himself in the number one sect for female cultivators. The catch? He is a man.... more>>

Then, an old swindler, the original body's master, shows up and tells him: Dress like a woman or die. With no better option, Zhuang Yue goes all in on the disguise, tricking everyone around him.

Meanwhile, Shen Qing, a genius cultivator from the most prestigious sect, sneaks into the same female-only sect disguised as a woman to find his missing martial uncle.

Somehow, these two crossdressing “fairies” fall for each other, each thinking they’ve met their true love.

—until their secrets are exposed.

Zhuang Yue & Shen Qing: “Liar! Give me back my first love!”

Zhuang Yue: Pah!

Shen Qing: Pah!

Zhuang Yue: “We’re done! Let’s never talk about this again!”

Shen Qing: (sneers) “Exactly what I intend to do.”

But later…

Zhuang Yue & Shen Qing: “… okay, maybe we’re not actually done.”

A chaotic love story between a crossdressing shou and a crossdressing gong—expect deception, misunderstandings, and lots of laughs! <<less

Aiba Hashiru is a hero who was summoned to another world. After defeating the Demon King, he returned to his original world due to some troubles, and returns to his former life as a new teacher with his abilities as a Hero warrior.... more>>

However, among his students, there are those who fight against monsters, aliens, and a mysterious criminal organization.

This is a story about the life of a former hero, who doesn’t particularly hide or hold back his heroic abilities <<less

Spring. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, marking the season of new beginnings.... more>>

Under the warm sunlight. In such a peaceful atmosphere, I was standing alone in front of the gates of a girls’ high school, cross-dressed for some reason.

“… Sigh. I guess I have to start attending this school now.”

My name is Fuuma Yanagisawa, fifteen years old.

Due to a twist of fate, I’ve been caught in the clutches of a certain wicked girl and now must cross-dress and attend a girls’ high school—a pitiful high school boy.

What’s more, it’s at a school specializing in the arts, and for some reason, I must aim to become an actress… It’s a situation that makes no sense at all.

Certainly, in my early childhood, I experienced some fame as a child actor, but that was five years ago.

Nowadays, I’m just an ordinary high school boy, simply a virg*n.

“I really wonder how I ended up like this… If there truly is a god in this world, I’d like a proper explanation of why I’ve been given this trial…”

“―――Well then, let me explain in their place. It’s simply because you were careless,” a voice responded from behind.

Turning around, there she was—the mastermind who pushed me into this predicament, a beautiful girl with long black hair.

She narrowed her crimson eyes with a hint of sadistic pleasure, smiled, and spoke.

“If you didn’t want that photo spread all over the internet, you should have followed my orders: conceal your male identity at this school and strive to become the top actress. That’s the only path left for you.”

“Yeah, yeah. I understand. I’ll do my best to avoid any slip-ups,” I replied.

From now on, I will live as a false female student at Hananomiya Girls’ Academy.

If they discover I’m a guy, it’s game over immediately. In this harsh situation, I must strive alongside the budding beautiful girls who aspire to be top actresses in the drama department.

It’s still a situation that I can’t quite comprehend, but there’s no choice.

With resolve, I’ll take on the role of the false actress—Kaede Kisaragi—and move forward. <<less

It's called "Fragments" because it's a collection of memories pieced together to form a complete and colorful picture.... more>>

From classmates with various personalities, they built a vibrant, diverse life, full of joy but also surprises.

The university drama-filled story of Lang Thuy. <<less

This is a love-filled paradise just for girls…... more>>

A passionate romance between girls begins in dorm life!

As she prepares to transfer schools, Suzu can’t hold back and confesses her love to her best friend, Kaori. She thought she was the only one who could love another girl…

However, at her new school, her senior Saya steals a kiss from her, leading her to experience her first pleasure.

A yuri-colored love that shakes both the heart and body! <<less

Shiori Sugimura was just a normal second year high school student when her world shattered when she remembered her past life. In her previous life she was a serious Yuri Otaku, and with that knowledge she also realized that the world she has been living in is the Yuri game “Fragmented Rhapsody”. It was a game that she enjoyed dearly in her previous life, and now she is a sub-Heroine.... more>>

This wasn’t good news, she doesn’t want to get involved with the protagonist and simply wants to keep her peaceful life. However that can’t last, she chose to give up that dream, and protect with all her might Sara Fujioka, her favorite heroine and a character that is killed by a love rival in the bad ending!

Yanderes are scary, and the characters in the world don’t act like they should. The scenarios are changing and the world is different than before, but she will still do her best to protect her fan favorite. <<less

The main character who entered Himeyuri Girl’s Academy to make her yuri harem. Yuriha, also known as the Sweet Smiling Prince.... more>>

The Silver Princess Saki,
The Self-Paced Healing Fairy Yuzuriha,
The Energetic Angel Honoka,
The Noble Rose Ruler Ranko,
and other unique and beautiful girls to join her yuri harem. <<less